PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuta Sanguiao (ranked 3514 p4p, 3353 weight class) and Reece Robertson (ranked 397 p4p, 387 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Sanguiao
vs
Robertson

170 cm
22
154
4 - 5 - 0

185 cm
20
167
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Shadow Realm NYC

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuta Sanguiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reece Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanguiao slips a jab from Robertson.
Robertson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanguiao.
Sanguiao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Robertson manages to circle out of the way.
Sanguiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robertson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A combination from Robertson does no damage.
Sanguiao tries to move into range but Robertson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Yuta Sanguiao has been cut.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson fails to land with a series of punches.
Robertson misses with a hook. Sanguiao ducked under it nicely.
Sanguiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robertson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robertson misses the jab.
Robertson with a jab.
Sanguiao shoots in for a takedown but Robertson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Robertson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanguiao fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson missing with a left hand there. Sanguiao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reece Robertson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanguiao lands with an overhand left.
Sanguiao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanguiao misses with the combination.
Sanguiao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertson throws out the jab.
Sanguiao slips under a jab.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Sanguiao moves out of range.
Sanguiao checks a low kick from Robertson.
Robertson connects with a single shot there.
Sanguiao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A clash of legs there as Sanguiao blocks the low kick.
Robertson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Robertson throws a poor cross that misses

and Sanguiao counters by moving into the clinch.
Robertson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Sanguiao fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Sanguiao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanguiao misses with the head strike.
Sanguiao taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Robertson has had enough of the clinch but Sanguiao keeps him there for the moment.

Robertson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robertson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanguiao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Robertson.
Robertson connects with a right hand. Sanguiao shakes it off.
Robertson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robertson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanguiao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robertson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanguiao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robertson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanguiao somewhat.
Robertson is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuta Sanguiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanguiao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanguiao darts in looking for a takedown but Robertson gets double underhooks and turns Sanguiao into the cage.
Robertson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robertson is trying to break free.
Robertson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sanguiao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanguiao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sanguiao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanguiao swings wildly with an uppercut but Robertson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanguiao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robertson's efforts to push away.

Robertson breaks from the clinch.
Sanguiao dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
Sanguiao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Robertson manages to circle out of the way.
Robertson looks to land a combination but Sanguiao avoids it well.
As Robertson tries to get set, Sanguiao tries to push him back and clinch up but Robertson manages to avoid the attempt.

Sanguiao moves into range and clinches up with Robertson.
Robertson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Robertson taking a breather.
Sanguiao displaying some good clinch control by pressing Robertson up against the cage.
Sanguiao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reece Robertson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sanguiao tries to clinch up.
Robertson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Robertson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanguiao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robertson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reece Robertson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robertson thows a body kick. Sanguiao tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reece Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Robertson. Those never looked like landing.
Robertson misses the shot to the body.
Sanguiao misses with a takedown attempt
and Robertson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanguiao moves in looking to clinch but Robertson pushes him off.
Sanguiao avoids the body shot from Robertson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanguiao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robertson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robertson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuta Sanguiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Robertson there.

Yuta Sanguiao's cut is getting worse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robertson.
Sanguiao tries to counter by clinching up but Robertson breaks away and moves out of range.
Sanguiao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanguiao tries to counter by clinching up but Robertson breaks away and moves out of range.
Robertson scores with a spinning back kick!
Sanguiao ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
Reece Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A clash of legs there as Sanguiao blocks the low kick.
Robertson misses with a lunging right hand

and Sanguiao moves into the clinch.
Sanguiao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robertson misses with the head strike.
Sanguiao throws a punch but it's blocked by Robertson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanguiao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanguiao up against the cage.
Sanguiao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanguiao leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Sanguiao fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao.

Robertson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Sanguiao avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Robertson misses.
Robertson loads up on a big right hand but Sanguiao slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Robertson swings widly with a right hand

and Sanguiao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is trying to force a seperation but Sanguiao has the dominant position.
Sanguiao misses with the head strike.
Robertson can't break the clinch.
Sanguiao keeps control of Robertson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robertson has Sanguiao pressed against the cage.
Robertson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanguiao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Robertson up against the cage.
Robertson takes a shot to the head.
Robertson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanguiao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanguiao lands with a right to the head.
Sanguiao keeps control of Robertson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Robertson breaks the clinch.
Robertson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Sanguiao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sanguiao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robertson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanguiao misses with some punches.
Sanguiao has Robertson pressed against the cage.
Sanguiao's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Robertson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reece Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
That's time! Sanguiao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Robertson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Sanguiao counters by moving into the clinch.
Sanguiao misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robertson.
Robertson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanguiao has him pressed against the cage.
Sanguiao throws a punch but it's blocked by Robertson.
Sanguiao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanguiao slowing the pace effectively.
Robertson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robertson trying to control the position but instead, Sanguiao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robertson into the cage.
Sanguiao is looking to control Robertson's arms but Robertson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanguiao has his back to the cage.
Yuta Sanguiao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao stalling the fight.
Sanguiao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanguiao misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanguiao has double underhooks.
Robertson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanguiao's elbow.
Robertson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robertson blocking some punches.
Robertson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robertson can't break the clinch.
Robertson wants to stall.
Sanguiao slows down the pace here.
Sanguiao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robertson's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanguiao stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Robertson manages to break the clinch.
Robertson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Robertson thows a leg kick but Sanguiao checks it

and Sanguiao counters by moving into the clinch.
Robertson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao misses with some punches.
Sanguiao lands with a light punch inside.
Yuta Sanguiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanguiao avoiding damage.
Robertson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
Sanguiao is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanguiao prevents Robertson from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanguiao stalling against the cage.
Sanguiao is trying to maintain a safe position but Robertson gets an underhook and turns Sanguiao into the cage.
Robertson has had enough of the clinch but Sanguiao keeps him there for the moment.
Robertson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanguiao has double underhooks.
Sanguiao misses with a punch on the inside.

Robertson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Robertson. No joy for Sanguiao on that attempt.
Robertson takes a swing at Sanguiao's ribcage but misses.
Robertson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanguiao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robertson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanguiao somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson lands a nice looking body kick.
Sanguiao checks a low kick from Robertson.
Robertson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Sanguiao moves out of range.
Robertson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanguiao tries to clinch up but Robertson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanguiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robertson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanguiao shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuta Sanguiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanguiao wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reece Robertson.
I've got Robertson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reece Robertson!